DT80

DT80

Transmission Digger Derrick

The DT80 has industry leading capacity for an 80 foot derrick.  Across the chart from high boom angles to zero degrees the DT80 offers unmatched capacities for an 80 foot digger derrick.  Available with either a steel or synthetic winch, the DT80 has plenty of work to do on any transmission right of way.

General Specifications:
Maximum Lift Capacity: 46,500 lb (21092 kg)
Maximum Capacity at 10':* 24,610 lb (11162.9 kg)
Maximum Sheave Height: 79.8 ft (24.3 m)
Maximum Horizontal Reach from Centerline of Rotation: 69.7 ft (21.2 m)
Boom Articulation: -15 to 80°
Digging Radius Minimum: 21.5 ft (6.6 m)
Digging Radius Maximum: 36 ft (11 m)
Control System: Electric / Hydraulic
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* Includes turret winch, pole guides, boom flares, no digger.

Standard Features:
  • Continuous Rotation with High Capacity Planetary Drive Gear Box
  • Outrigger Boom Interlock System
  • Hydraulically Extendable Steel Boom Sections
  • Operator Main Control Panel with Multi-Lever Controls, Load Indicator Gauge, Remote Engine Start/Stop & Nighttime Illumination
  • Standard/Low Speed Selector
  • Two (2) Sets Hydraulic Radial Arm Outriggers
  • Five (5) Function Hydraulic Overload Protection System
  • Boom Storage Protection System
  • Altec Electronic Side Load Protection System (E-SLP) with Load Sensing
  • High Speed Planetary Turret Winch
  • Two Part Load Line Attachment
  • Painted White with Altec Powder Coat Process
  • Designed, Manufactured and Installed in Facilities Certified to ISO 9001
Optional Features:
  • Two Speed Hydra-Sync Digger
  • Altec RotaFloat® – Assists with Setting Screw Anchors
  • Altec Opti-View® Riding Seat/Control Console
  • Transferable Steel Boom Flares
  • Hydraulic Pole Guide with Interlock
  • Steel Winch Cable with Down Haul Weight & Quick Hook
  • Traditional Rider’s Seat and Control Console
  • Stand-up Control Consoles
  • Joy-Stick Controller for Three (3) Basic Derrick Functions
  • Engine Foot Throttle
  • Radio Controls for Use as Remote Control System or Boom Tip Controls
  • Personnel Platform
  • Hydraulic Tool Circuit at Boom Tip
Recommended Features:
  • Fall Protection System (When Personnel Platform is Furnished)
  • Wheel Chocks
  • Outrigger Pads
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